Meaning & Definition of Possessed in English
English⟶
Possessed
/pəzɛst/
adjective
1. Influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
- "By love possessed"
synonym:
- obsessed,
- possessed(p)
2. Frenzied as if possessed by a demon
- "The soldier was completely amuck"
- "Berserk with grief"
- "A berserk worker smashing windows"
synonym:
- amuck,
- amok,
- berserk,
- demoniac,
- demoniacal,
- possessed(p)
Examples of using
The old man is possessed of great wealth.
She is possessed by a devil.
My uncle is possessed of great wealth.